1992 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · J812 BAL
1992 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 140,216 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J812 BAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 140,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J812 BAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Subaru Legacy (J812 BAL) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J812 BAL Mileage History
- 25/10/2023129,016 mi
- 22/10/2024136,132 mi+7,116 mi
- 22/10/2024136,132 mi
- 23/10/2025139,769 mi+3,637 mi
- 09/10/2026140,216 mi+447 mi
Average of roughly 3,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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